Horticulture, the art and science of plant cultivation, offers many opportunities for individuals passionate about nature, sustainability, and innovation.
Here are some compelling reasons why horticulture should be considered a great career choice.
- Growing Demand: With the increasing focus on environmental sustainability and green spaces, the demand for skilled horticulturists is rising. From urban gardening initiatives to landscape design firms, there is a growing need for professionals who can contribute to creating and maintaining beautiful, functional green spaces.
- Diverse Career Paths: This plant cultivation encompasses wide-ranging career paths, including landscape construction and design, plant breeding, arboriculture, greenhouse management, urban farming, floristry, and botanical research. This diversity allows students to explore various interests and find a niche that aligns with their passion and skills.
- Hands-on Learning: Production Horticulture offers abundant opportunities for hands-on learning experiences. Plant propagation, soil management, pest control, and irrigation are practical skills that students can learn and apply in real-world situations.
- Contribution to Sustainability: As stewards of the environment, horticulturists play a crucial role in promoting sustainability and biodiversity. Students learning about plant cultivation practices can contribute to environmental conservation efforts, green infrastructure projects, and sustainable food production systems.
- Job Satisfaction: Working in horticulture allows individuals to make a tangible impact on their surroundings and communities. Whether designing a vibrant garden, cultivating nutritious crops, or restoring natural habitats, horticulturists derive immense satisfaction from seeing the fruits of their labour flourish over time.
By promoting horticulture as a viable career option, we can inspire people young in years and young at heart to pursue fulfilling careers that not only align with their interests but also contribute to the well-being of our planet.
Here are some statistics from Job and Skills Australia about the size of this industry, we are talking hundreds of thousands of jobs!
There are over 130,000+ Gardeners in Australia, of which over 25,000 specialise in Landscaping.
Gardens and Nurseries employ over 50,000 people.
There are over 14,000 Greenkeepers across the country.
Over 13,000 people work in the Fruit industry (even more if you count the seasonal pickers and packers).
There are over 5,000 Conservation Officers in Australia.
Over 4,000 people work across the vineyards of Australia.
ARO College offers Certificate and Diploma level qualifications in Landscape Construction and Design, Production Horticulture, Horticulture, Sports Turf and Conservation & Ecosystem Management.
Our course information is detailed on our website:
AHC30921 – Certificate III in Landscape Construction: https://aro.edu.au/course/ahc30624-certificate-iii-in-production-horticulture/
AHC42021 – Certificate IV in Landscape Construction Management: https://aro.edu.au/course/ahc42021-certificate-iv-in-landscape-construction-management/
AHC30620 – Certificate III in Production Horticulture: https://aro.edu.au/course/ahc30620-certificate-iii-in-production-horticulture/
AHC50621 – Diploma of Landscape Design: https://aro.edu.au/course/ahc50621-diploma-of-landscape-design/
AHC31319 – Certificate III in Sports Turf Management: https://aro.edu.au/course/ahc31324-certificate-iii-in-sports-turf-management/
AHC31421 – Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management: https://aro.edu.au/course/ahc31424-certificate-iii-in-conservation-and-ecosystem-management/
AHC30722 – Certificate III in Horticulture: https://aro.edu.au/course/ahc30722-certificate-iii-in-horticulture/
AHC40422 – Certificate IV in Horticulture: https://aro.edu.au/course/ahc40422-certificate-iv-in-horticulture/
AHC50422 – Diploma of Horticulture Management: https://aro.edu.au/course/ahc50422-diploma-of-horticulture-management/
So call us to learn how someone can get their career started in this vibrant and growing industry: (08) 8339-1066
(Here are a few of our team outside our Hahndorf head office, enjoying the 2024 Tour Down Under!)
